We care about what matters
Early Childhood Education and Care in Canberra and southeast Sydney where your child is empowered to change the world.
Purpose-built early learning centres
Locally run, community minded
Early Years Learning Framework curriculum
Wonderschool Early Learning Centres
We offer much more than exceptional early learning in a safe and healthy environment.
We value each child and nurture them with wonder, integrity, respect and empowerment as individuals. Our vision is to create connected communities that empower children to change the world.
Wonder
We value Wonder as a state of being, engaging with the unknown, taking the time to explore the possibilities, allowing thought-provoking conversations and being captivated in the moment.
Integrity
We act with integrity whilst adopting an ethical lens approach.
Respect
We act in the best interest of all members of our community and the wider community.
Empowerment
We recognise individuals and support them to thrive and strive.
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Learn and play in purpose-built centres across Canberra and southeast Sydney. Wonderschool centres are located from Conder to Throsby, Dickson to Woden, and we also have Wonderschool Chifley in NSW.
Monash
Wonderschool’s Early Learning Centre in Monash is a nurturing environment focused on creating connections for your child. Connections with family, little friends and educators but particularly the environment and community in and around the centre.
Limited spots available
Taylor
Wonderschool Taylor is the ideal centre for families looking for early learning education in Canberra’s far north. With seven rooms, a multipurpose area, three outdoor play areas and open plan kitchen, our Taylor centre is a world to learn and explore.
Limited spots available
Woden
Wonderschool Woden is a purpose-built Early Learning Centre right in the heart of the Woden Town Centre. At our Woden centre, children learn, grow and explore the world in this unique industrial-style space.
Limited spots available
Dickson
Wonderschool Dickson is an Early Learning Centre that encourages diversity, respect and discovery during this important stage of children’s lives with high quality early childhood education and childcare services in Canberra’s inner north.
Limited spots available
Conder
Wonderschool’s Early Learning Centre in Conder is a nurturing environment focused on creating connections for your child. Connections with family, little friends and educators but particularly the environment and community in and around the centre.
Limited spots available
Throsby
Welcome to Wonderschool Throsby, where our vision is to create connected communities that empower children to change the world. Our Throsby centre has a range of spaces dedicated to the growth and development of children aged 6 weeks to 5 years.
Limited spots available
Chifley, NSW
Wonderschool Chifley is a 35-place centre located in the Sydney suburb of Chifley. Wonderschool Chifley provides children with a home-like environment rich in learning and growth opportunities.
Limited spots available
Nurturing early learning for children aged 6 weeks to 5 years
Why families choose Wonderschool
We welcome children aged 6 weeks to 5 years and their families seeking an exceptional learning environment with play-based education. At Wonderschool, we nurture your children to discover, learn and play in purpose-built centres with light-filled rooms, spacious indoor spaces and expansive outdoor play areas.
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Our programs
Where little minds come to life
We welcome children aged 6 weeks to 5 years and their families seeking an exceptional learning environment with play-based education. At Wonderschool, we nurture your children to discover, learn and play in purpose-built centres with light-filled rooms, spacious indoor spaces and expansive outdoor play areas.
Ages 0 - 1
Infants
Wonderschool early learning centres are influenced by the work of Magda Gerber and RIE® (Resources for Infant Educarers), and the Pikler approach to infant care. This approach to childcare services focuses on the infant as a capable participant in their care and education, and is based on respectful relationships.
Ages 2 - 3
Toddlers
At Wonderschool, our approach to educating toddlers is focused on three main pillars: Thoughtfully curated environments that enable children to build their autonomy and to support their behaviours, interests, and needs. Building close relationships with Educators and their peers. Emotional guidance to support toddlers to develop emotional awareness and to manage their behaviours and connect with and understand their underlying feelings.
Ages 4 - 5
Preschool
At Wonderschool early learning centres, we believe children are confident and capable learners who are citizens from birth. Children should be co-collaborators of their own learning with our Educators, and they should be given time to develop at their own pace.
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